Thai Noodle Peanut Pasta
Satisfy your craving for bold, vibrant flavors with this irresistible Thai Noodle Peanut Pasta recipe. This dish combines tender linguine or spaghetti with a creamy homemade peanut sauce, infused with aromatic sesame oil, zesty lime juice, and a hint of spice from red chili flakes. Fresh veggies like julienned carrots, crisp red bell peppers, and a sprinkling of cilantro and green onions provide a delightful crunch and a pop of color. Topped with crushed peanuts for extra texture, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian dinner option or just want to add some Thai-inspired flair to your meal rotation, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti noodles
- 0.33 cup peanut butter (creamy or natural)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 carrot (julienned or shredded)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the peanut sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes, and water until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the julienned carrots and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Pour the peanut sauce over the pasta and toss to coat everything evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to warm through.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.
Divide the pasta into bowls or plates. Garnish with crushed peanuts and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
